Kennewick Boundary Dispute Lawyers and Kennewick Title Attorneys

Title and Boundary Dispute Law in Washington

Sometimes, neighbors will discover that the way they've been using their land doesn't conform with the property lines that the local government has on record. When they find out, the case has to be resolved somehow. In such cases, there is usually a winner and a loser, so conflict is likely to arise.

In a seemingly-ideal situation, the neighbors will choose to ignore this new revelation, and go on as they always have. Of course, this doesn't happen commonly, and might have consequences down the road, including title eventually changing to reflect the perceived property lines, without the choice of either neighbor.

Nonetheless, it's more common for the neighbor whose land is being encroached upon by the other neighbor to seek enforcement of the legal property lines. The other neighbor will almost certainly want to use the property as he had been, since enforcing the legal property lines would cause him to lose some of "his" land.

In addition to the boundary disputes mentioned above, land owners and buyers in Kennewick, Washington should also be aware of the possibility of a title dispute. Rather than being a disagreement over the exact boundaries between two pieces of land, a title dispute is a dispute over who actually owns an entire plot of land. Uncertainty over ownership of land can come up more often than you might think, and is most often caused by a buyer's failure to correctly record a deed, or the accidental loss or destruction of a deed. Sometimes, however, these disputes can be more dishonest in origin: on occasion, unscrupulous sellers of land will attempt to sell the same parcel to more than one person. Obviously, once you've sold land to one person, you can't sell the same land to anyone else, as you no longer own it. These tricksters know this, but are attempting to gain a large amount of money through the multiple sales. Once this is done, they normally attempt to flee the state or country before the buyers discovery they've been duped. This leaves it up to the buyers to figure out amongst themselves who owns the land.

Possible Outcomes of Boundary and Title Disputes in Kennewick, Washington

One possible result of a boundary dispute is a court effectively re-drawing the boundaries to fit what the neighbors had perceived. This is most commonly done if the neighbors were aware for a long time of the "real" property lines, and didn't do anything about it. It also helps if the neighbor who is encroaching makes major improvements to the land, and enforcing the new property lines would place a major burden on him.

A court, for many possible reasons, might decide to give effect to the legally-recorded property lines, which would generally change the neighbors' situation, with respect to how they use their land. For instance, if the neighbor who is benefiting from the prevailing situation (he is using land beyond the actual boundary of his property, thereby encroaching onto the land of another) knew about the discrepancy and took steps to actively hide this fact from the other neighbor, the court is very unlikely to do anything that rewards this behavior, even in the slightest. Therefore, a court is likely to decide against the dishonest neighbor. Conversely, if the neighbor who would benefit from enforcing the property lines did nothing to make this happen for many years, a court will probably tell them that they had their chance, and essentially consented to the current arrangement when they took no action to correct it.

In the case of disputes over title, courts have to figure out who owns a specific piece of real property. Courts will consider many factors, and there are some complicated and (in some cases) antiquated legal issues that guide Kennewick, Washington courts on these matters.

Typically, the person who records the deed first will be the one who takes ownership. Of course, this will only be if they had no reason to know about the other deeds).

What Can A Kennewick, Washington Attorney Do?

As you might have gathered, it's not uncommon for the legal issues controlling boundary and title disputes to get very complicated. Additionally, any dispute that can affect one's use or ownership of land has very high stakes (land isn't normally cheap, after all). Therefore, it shouldn't come as a surprise that hiring a competent Kennewick, Washington real estate lawyer to help in situations like this is always a good idea.

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Life in Kennewick

Kennewick is located in Benton County, Washington. Neighboring waters include the Columbia River and Yakima Rivers. Kennewick is well-known because Forbes Magazine ranked it second in the U.S. for job growth.

Top employers include the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the Toyota Center, and the Columbia Center Mall.

A popular fact about Kennewick is that it aimed to become the Slurpee Capital of the World in 2008. Unfortunately, Winnipeg, Canada took that title. However, this attempt certainly helped Kennewick gain popularity.

Kennewick is also home to many attorneys who actively practice law and cater to the legal needs of residents. Alongside with attorneys, Kennewick has been the home to many famous celebrities. Such celebrities include Damon Lusk, Danica Stewart, Jeremy Bonderman, Kimo Von Oelhoffen, Olaf Kolzig, and Stu Barnes.

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5*****Julian C.
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02/02/2015This Attorney and I will continue to work together. His advice and demeanor are priceless. He wants to ensure the client understands what is being explained before he ends a conversation. He promptly responded as he was the first Attorney to contact me! I already know that in the very near future we will continue to work together!

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02/05/2010Julian was quick to respond to my inquiry on Legal Match and called me right away to find out more about the services I needed. He spent about 30 minutes on the phone with me at no cost to fully understand my needs and the business needs as well as explain his background.
Julian is a perfect fit for the services my business needs, so I decided to retain his services. He has been very responsive to every email and call and VERY efficient. He continually gives me updates about what he's working on, the status of the work, next steps, and time spent so far and what to expect next so there are no suprises. He is also very good at explaining everything in terms I can understand.
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5*****Julian C.
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Loretta R. ,
03/18/2007We have already had this Stock Purchase Agreement written up by two previous lawyers. Both did not listen to our unique circumstances and took 9 to 12 months to write documents that did not reflect our specific intentions. Mr. C. not only understood our needs, but his usual response time was less that 24 hours. We handled most of the correspondence by e-mail which saved his time and our money. He had many suggestions which improved the document and looked out for all parties involved. Due to his thoroughness, we took a few extra weeks to review his ideas with the buyer and seller and we still received a final document from Mr. C. in less than two months. I would definitely recommend Julian C. as an attorney. He is knowledgeable, efficient, and extremely timely.

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N S. ,
01/12/2006I signed up for LegalMatch expecting to be contacted by a lawyer like the cheap-suited lawyer characters on The Simpsons. Instead, I got lucky and Julian C. responded to my ad within hours. I checked his resume and researched him online, and was frankly blown away by his qualifications. He didn't disappoint me. By the end of the next day, he had written a contract exactly to the specifications i needed.
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01/12/2006I explained to Mr. C. that I was very unknowledgeable when it comes to operating a small business and had many questions involving the actions I needed to take. He went above the guarenteed promise. He spoke to me in a way that I understood the necessary information important for my business' longevity. He contacted me immediately and I was able to set up an appointment the next day. After two hours, I felt he had set me on the right track. His professionalism speaks for itself. After meeting with him, I am very pleased with my investment. He has the best interest in mind for my growth and success. He is also very well spoken and efficent. I plan to do business with him continually and would recommend him to others. He does an excellent job of conveying his thoughts in a personable way and did not waste a minute of my time. I now consider him a part of my business family.

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12/15/2008Mr.C. was a pleasure to work with.

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09/08/2008I think Mr. J. C. was friendly but professinal in our meeting and spent ample time understanding my needs in creating a contract for independent contractors do work for me. I am pleased with his work. I think his fee is reasonable.

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03/07/2007Julian was a great resource and provided me with some valuable ideas to improve the contract that I was negotiating.

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09/09/2014Sam, was more than great in handling my case.

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Joseph F. ,
01/31/2012Mr. D. was an excellent choice to represent me in my matter. He fought for me and got things finished up rather quickly. He was also excellent at communication, responding to nearly every one of my inquiries in a timely fashion. I would highly recommend Mr. D. for anyone with an issue with an employer and wrongful termination.

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David T. ,
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10/26/2010Mr. Din was extremely helpful. He reacted immediately when i needed him, he called me during the weekend. Never left my emails without answer and kept me informed on time. Thanks to him I obtained what I needed without going to a trial. I highly recommend Mr. Din to anyone who needs Employment related lawyer.

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07/19/2010My experience with Legal Match was a tremendous success. I met and hired Samuel D., Esquire, one of the most honorable men I have ever met, in my life! He helped me out tremendously at a time of great crisis in my life, and protected my interests in my dispute with my former employers. He was and is, a wonderful person, a great lawyer, and a terrific asset to your organization!
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Robert S. ,
02/28/2009Great job! If you need a reference let me know.

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Carolyn L. ,
04/16/2008I was very pleased with the services that I received from Mr. Samuel D.. He was very efficient with the handling of my case. As a matter of fact, I was very impressed with him from the time that he responded to my case on LegalMatch, as well as meeting him in person. He settled my case so quickly. It was amazing to everyone that I shared my testimony with. I would definitely recommend LegalMatch as well as Mr. D..

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Carolynn S. ,
09/18/2007Mr. D. did an excellent job for me. He really went the extra measure as well, not only preparing and successfully executing my case, but on follow through, which he did not have to do. I was extremely satisfied with his professional expertise and his genuine and caring manner. I would highly recommend him.

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Abby B. ,
09/07/2007Mr. D. is friendly and knowledgeable. Evening phone consult was arranged. I wasn’t available until 9:30 and he made the time.
Very comfortable speaking to him. Felt able to address all my concerns. At-ease asking everything on my mind without fear of sounding trivial. Some was, but he showed interest and answered all of my questions. Even when I asked more than once!
Provided tools to move forward in a manner that will protect my job. Had I not called, I would have taken steps (while conforming to company policy) that may very well have eliminated chances of taking future legal action should I be terminated.

5*****Samuel D.
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Deborah K. ,
08/12/2007wonderful lawyer would recommend!!!!!!I was unable to get to his Phila office.Did free consult over phone and had papers next day to sign!!!

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John M. ,
08/01/2007I had hoped to evaluate this lawyer upon conclusion of our business dealings and would therefore have had a better understanding of him and how he operates. But your insistence upon an "immediate" response from me in this regard precludes any hope of doing this. My evaluation is therefore based upon a very short period of time in my relations with him for me to be objective and focus upon specific details. In the short time that I have known and worked with him, he has been exemplary, objective in his approach, logical, knowledgeable, and a patient listener. I believe that he is capable of attaining our goal in my case.

5*****Samuel D.
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Ellen L. ,
06/29/2007Mr D. is an extremely knowledgeable attorney in the area of Employment Law. He has an open an easy style that allows the client a comfort level and sense of trust. He is capable of winning the case without any unnecessary waste of time and he does so without hostility or intimidation.He settled my case in less that four months.
Mr D. responded to my telephone calls and E-Mails in an extremely timely fashion. He speaks in a language that is clear and understandable to the lay person.I highly recommend Mr D. without reservation. I will continue to retain Mr D. as my attorney for all legal matters.

5*****Samuel D.
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Roselyn B. ,
03/29/2007No comments.

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Walter K. ,
12/05/2012was easy to understand and most of the time got right back to me.very knowledgeable and did what he could in my case to get as much as he could.

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Anthony R. ,
01/18/2012This case is not over.

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Tyrone W. ,
12/21/2010mr D. took my case but as of today i do not know if he as done anything(12-21-10). hope to hear from his soon

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Sherene D. ,
11/10/2008My case is still pending, but Samuel has been efficient thus far

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Sharon S. ,
03/20/2013I would recommend Tom M. to anyone. I had a very difficult case and he was one of the few lawyers who honestly stepped up to help me. He was always accessible to me and he always presented my options in a straight forward and clear way. Tom is honest, personable and professional and I would highly recommend him.

5*****Tom M.
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Nina S. ,
02/08/2008Mr. Tom M. was very clear with his explanations of the legal terms, and in the presentation of our options. My mother and I felt that he was genuinely interested in every detailed that we presented during our first meeting. His firm yet friendly manner of dealing with the situation earned our trust. We are confident that he will win the case, given his previous success. In addition, his compassion and understanding helped my mother gain some hope during this difficult time in her life, while she continues to fight cancer. We are very satisfied with Mr. M. as the attorney taking care of this case.

5*****Tom M.
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George Q. ,
09/27/2007Tom M. was very professional and helpful from the moment he responded to my online questions. We have hired him to represent us in our probate case and trust he will always have our best interests in mind. We look forward to working with Tom, he has been very courteous, kind and understanding and above all professional and knowledgeable about the problems we are facing. Thank you Tom and thank your Legal Match for putting us together. I would highly recommend Tom M. to anyone facing probate problems.

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Leland W. ,
09/26/2007The Attorney took a complete start to finish look at all the elements of my case and made recommendations based on the law and the facts of the situation. He was very responsive to my many questions and did not rush the meeting to get it completed. He went over detail after detail in order to make sure I was fully aware of the facts and how those facts were treat by the law. I would recommend him to anyone with a legal issue in his area of expertise.

5*****Tom M.
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Jennifer P. ,
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Kathleen F. ,
02/20/2006the case is still in progress, but so far so good.

5*****Tom M.
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George L. ,
01/12/2006Tom can play hardball,My case is a learning tool for future attorney's going to school.

5*****Tom M.
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James D. ,
01/12/2006My attorney did a fantastic job. I would recommend him to anytone.

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Ruebn R. ,
01/12/2006perfect gentlemen would hire him again thank you for the support and the final decision. thank you